Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Duke,

Jen & John had their Baby last Thursday January 13th afternoon 12:20 pm. He is adorable. He weighed 7lbs 1.8 ounces 20 inches long. All three are doing well they came home Monday. Jen, Shannon, & I visited them at St. Agnes. Matthew is starting on putting more sounds together. He says your name well now. It's snowing today. Since this morning it is very cold out too. Talk to you later.

Kim

January 19, 2005

hey duke it's me justin, sorry i haven't written to you in a while but me and ann have been busy with work and all, i thought you would appreciate the dunkin doughnuts coffee cup i left for you, sorry it wasen't full of coffee, me and ann come by to see you every weekend and i come by on my lunch hour somtimes since i now work right down the road from where you are, got to go for know, rest in peace pal. bye!!!

long time friend--justin

January 18, 2005

Duke & Jenn,
Sorry for the delay, I just found the site. I don't have to tell either one of you how I feel. I have watch Duke grow from a scared cadet to one of the best rounded officers in the department. What a loss. He will never be replaced. I personally lost a student, brother and most of all a friend. I will never forget all the cold nights we spent together on I95. Jenn, you know I will always be there for you, you don't even have to ask. Look after us all brother. Till we meet on the highway in the sky.

Lt. R.D.Perry
MdTA Police Academy

January 16, 2005

Jenn,
My thoughts and Prayers are with you everyday. May God give you the strength you need day by day. I know Duke is watching over you and also giving you the strength you need.

Duke we miss you !!!!

Teresa
Fiance of MdTA Officer Bay Bridge

January 14, 2005

Jenn and Duke, the kids at St. E's have a little lesson in Irish for you.....and it is this: "Nar Laige DIA Do Lamh...." and it means..."May God increase your strength." We know that He will! You are loved. And please remember that no one ever walks alone!

St.Elizabeth School

January 14, 2005

When I woke up this morning, the first thing I thought about was how you would have been with your department for 11 years the beginning of this month. We started dating six months later. Wow how time was going by so quick for you and for us. All I kept remembering was how you would always say you had a little over fifteen years till retirement and how you were not staying a day past it. You were so happy that you would still be young enough to do whatever you wanted to do. Remember I always told you to not get your hopes up on retiring so young because if we did have a child, we needed some way to pay for its college. You would always come back by saying “well maybe it wont want to go to college!” All you were concerned about was having enough money in your 457 plan to pay off the house. I admired you because you saved toward your goal that’s for sure. Speaking of that plan, some other people thought it was better suited for their pockets than its intended goal. I am so glad you did everything else you could to look out for me though. I swear you knew something was going to happen to you. You reiterated to me too much that if you got killed in the line of duty that I would be okay. I have had Chris and several other people come up to me and tell me how you told them the same thing. I should have caught on myself with what you were trying to tell me, but I never in my life thought it would ever happen. It never should have happened. It was senseless and avoidable. The only thing you forgot to prepare me for was the emotional trauma I was going to suffer. I truly believe you are helping me through that though. You give me strength and courage every day to get through the day.

I have been doing a mind exercise to try to find a safe place to go to in my head when things really seem to be getting me down. The most popular place would be a beach. When I started picturing myself on the beach, I broke down in tears. Not even that place was a safe place for me. There we were. That is where you proposed to me in August 1995 on 75th Street in the lifeguard chair. When we got down from the lifeguard chair, you got on your knee and proposed once more to me and then gave me the biggest hug and kiss. We then took pictures of the street sign so that we could always remember that day. I must admit that when we stopped for gas on the way down to Ocean City, I kind of went through your bag to see if my ring was in there, but I didn’t find it. Remember I caught you off guard the day before because when I called your cell phone, you told me you were at the mall. When I didn’t find the ring in your bag, I thought that maybe you were just at the mall to pay the monthly payment on it since we had it on layaway.

Another popular safe place I tried to go to was the woods. Again, there we were. We never did get a chance to go back to Lake Waterford to find the tree that we carved our names into. We together will never be able to take Amber for walks again along the pond and watch her shiver with excitement over the sight of ducks. Then there was good ole Loopers Field. Steve actually mentioned that to me at the funeral home (of all things to bring up) and he cracked up laughing. The thoughts of riding on your four-wheeler on your parent’s property also came to mind. The last time we went on the four-wheeler there, you scared me so bad going up that hill that I was ready to walk back to the house. You were telling me not to be so stubborn and to just stay on the bike and that I was going to be okay. You always got a laugh out of me (which I didn’t think was funny) when you would put me in what I thought was a dangerous situation. I am so glad I never went with you in the mountains in West Virginia at Kevin’s house. It was bad enough you literally almost killed us on Coca Cola Drive on your old four-wheeler. Even you were scared that day.

Gosh Duke, there were so many good times. I could just go on and on, but I think I will save some more for another time. We rarely had disagreements and we always worked out the ones we had. Your stubborn little redhead gave you a challenge at times didn’t she? She still does! Your sister mentioned awhile back at the only time she can remember you ever really being mad at me was when we bought the house. I had to agree with her. I was so miserable with that entire mess that I couldn’t even stand my own self. I hear couples all the time complain about stupid stuff. I think at how lucky they are to be able to disagree with each other and how I would give anything to be able to be in their situations rather than the one I am in. Last night, I talked to Rob Rabe’s wife Nicole for probably an hour and a half or so. I told her my best advise to her is for her and Rob to love each other and remember to tell each other how much they love each other every day. They seem to be a really happy newlywed couple. Also, my dad asked me the other day where I want to go to for my birthday this year. Remember last year Mark and I together mentioned something about a ski lodge just so we could see lots of snow for our birthday and have dinner. I know you will be there, but I just wish you could physically be with me to enjoy the snow. I am actually looking forward to getting older because every birthday that goes by is one more year of getting closer to being with you.

I love you Snookums with all my heart and soul.

Jenn

Jennifer Aaron
Wife of Ofc. Duke G. Aaron, III

January 14, 2005

Duke - I just wanted to let you know I had the most amazing conversation with your wife last night. She continues to ask you for your strength in keeping her strong and you are giving her just that. She's a tuff girl Duke and I know she's making you proud. I look forward to meeting her soon. After everything she told me, I come to realize that you were given to her as a gift from God & he answered her prayers by giving you to her for a short time (way to short). However, I also realized that we can't question God's doings. You know what I'm talking about because I'm sure you were listening to mine & Jenn's conversations. But, all I ask, Duke, is that you continue to give her that strength that you do so well each day. She needs you more than ever now, so keep turning off those lights at night (:->) and letting her know that she will be okay no matter what. You got a great woman down here and thanks for letting us keep her!

Until we meet soon.
Nicole

Nicole
Wife of an MDTAP Officer

January 14, 2005

JENN, I READ DUKE'S REFLECTIONS ALMOST EVERYDAY I WISH I COULD SAY OR DO SOMETHING TO HELP BUT I KNOW THAT I NOTHING I DO OR SAY WILL BE ENOUGH. I STOOD WITH ALL THE OTHER OFFICERS THAT DAY AT THE GRAVE SITE THINKING TO MYSELF HOW AND WHY DID THIS HAVE TO HAPPEN TO THIS GREAT OFFICER,YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND TO THE ENTIRE POLICE FAMILY. I JUST DON'T KNOW WHY... BUT STAY STRONG AND PLEASE DON'T EVER GIVE UP.

OFFICER

January 11, 2005

Jenn,
I'm sorry that you are having a bad week and that you had a bad day today. I just wanted to tell you that I want you to try your best to cheer up, even though I know it is hard. I am so glad I was able to meet you that day at the cemetery. I will continue to pray for you and I know you will make it through this.

Rhea Morgan

January 10, 2005

Hi Snookums,

Well I am sitting at my desk and just can’t seem to get motivated to do anything except write to you. Today hasn’t been a good day for me and this past week overall has not been a good one. I thought that trying to avoid stuff would help, but I am learning that it sneaks up unexpectedly at the most inappropriate times, like being at work. Ted and Mike were here today to just let me talk and get it out. Everyone tells me to think of the good times that we had and remember you that way, but my happy memories of you are overshadowed by those of you at the hospital and at the funeral home. I feel like I am in that movie Ground Hogs Day where the guy wakes up every morning to the same routine. I need to break that curse somehow. I have been worrying about this upcoming September when the eligibility list to become sworn with my department expires. I thought I had my life all figured out. My odds of getting selected are dwindling and now I don’t have you to spend the rest of my life with. I know it is not my fault, but I sometimes still can’t help but wonder what I may have done so wrong in my life to deserve all this punishment. I think all that is coming up at the end of the month with your situation has brought on all the anxiety I am feeling right now.

Last week I took the corvette to the “corvette doctor” to get a check-up and to have the hood release cables put on so the oil could be changed. When things started to go down hill after the Chevrolet service department (you know at my oh so favorite car dealership that “you” not “us” bought your truck from) didn’t know how to open up the hood to put the hood release cables on (I am still hung up on that one), I finally decided to take it to a specialist. I got a call from them today saying that so far (I cross my fingers) there is minimal repairs. I kept hearing you in my head saying “I told you so”, “I told you so”. Okay, you were right. I still don’t regret not trading it in two weeks prior to your accident. You were so cute when you turned to the salesperson, after looking at me sobbing, and saying “I just can’t do it to her, that’s her car”. However, I would like to forget the lecture I received from you on the way home. Yup, you told me so, but I think I have one more chance. Anyway, while I was watching the newsman talk about the weather one day last week, he mentioned the anniversary of the blizzard of 1996. I automatically remembered that day because I remember being on the phone with you and crying because I missed you and how I just wanted to be snowed in with you at your house. You did come over to pick me up so that I could stay with you at your house. I remember we snuggled up on your couch and watched the snow fall and we also had fun driving around and playing in it.

I am still a little mad at your darling Amber for spilling my mocha all over the backseat of your truck while I was visiting you at the cemetery. I think she got mad because I didn’t walk her down with me to your grave. That was a mess to clean up. I still have some more to clean up that I missed. Last night, she and Daisy sat in your chair with me. I truly believe they knew I was upset over you and that you must have told them to take care of me and comfort me. When I went to bed, both of them followed me into bed and didn’t leave my side all night.

Well speaking of Amber and the cats, it is time for me to get out of here and go home. Please Duke, help me overcome all that I am feeling right now and continue to get me through all of this and keep me strong. My love is yours forever and ever.

I love you,
Jenn

Jennifer Aaron, Wife of Ofc. Duke G. Aar

January 10, 2005

Jenn,
You don't now me, I have seen and met you during the course of this entire tradegy. I am on the Collision Reconstruction Unit and had the unfortunate and horrible job of working the scene along with the rest of the members. The thoughts that were going through my mind that day did not even come close to the realization that I was going to experience. Working the scene that day I could barely remember. All that I do remember is thinking about you and the rest of his family and friends. I am not a for say a religious man, but ever since that day I have prayed for you. Hold in there girl, you are doing a fantastic job. For the rest of us here at the tunnel, we are doing what we can to keep going. I will keep praying for you and your "furry babies".

Officer II Staigerwald
MDTA Police

January 7, 2005

Jenn,
Even though we don't talk that much, our thoughts and prayers are with you always. You are a very strong person. I will never forget Duke singing at Kim's wedding! Please call if you need to talk or if you just want company. We are always here.
Love,
Dawn and Jason

Dawn and Jason Byron

January 6, 2005

When I Must Leave You

When I must leave you for a little while
Please do not grieve and shed wild tears
And hug your sorrow to you through the years
But start out bravely with a gallant smile;
And for my sake and in my name live on and do all things the same, Feed not on your loneliness on empty days,
But fill each waking hour in useful ways,
Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer
And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near;
And never, never be afraid to die,
For I am waiting for you in the sky!

Lynne Outerbridge Toll Sgt.
MdTA Bay Bridge

January 5, 2005

"When I Look to the Sky" -Train

When it rains it pours and opens doors
And floods the floors we thought would always keep us safe and dry
And in the midst of sailing ships we sink our lips into the ones we love
That have to say goodbye

And as I float along this ocean
I can feel you like a notion
that won't seem to let me go

Cause when I look to the sky
something tells me you're here with me
And you make everything alright
And when I feel like I'm lost
something tells me you're here with me
And I can always find my way
when you are here

And every word I didn't say
that caught up in some busy day
And every dance on the kitchen floor
we didn't dance before
And every sunset that we'll miss
I'll wrap them all up in a kiss
And pick you up in all of this
when I sail away

Whether I am up or down or in or out
or just plane overhead
Instead it just feels like it is impossible to fly
But with you I can spread my wings
to see me over everything
that life may send me
When I am hoping it won't pass me by

And when I feel like there is no one that will ever know me
there you are to show me

Cause when I look to the sky
something tells me you're here with me
And you make everything alright
And when I feel like I'm lost
something tells me you're here with me
And I can always find my way
when you are here

January 4, 2005

Hey Duke,
Just found out about site on New Years Day by Francis. Lisa and I decorated the memorial for Christmas. You're always talked about at work and are missed alot, you will not be forgotten. Rest in peace and watch over Jen and make her stronger then ever. She'll need all your guidance in the next coming months.

Lynne Outerbridge Toll Sgt
MdTA Bat Bridge

January 4, 2005

Rest in peace Ofc. Aaron, my prayers are with you and your family.

PFC. R. Sipes
Federal Reserve Police

January 2, 2005

Duke,

Stan, Matthew & I visit you yesterday, on New Year's Eve. Matthew even pick up the Police car there and played with it for awhile. We took him he had to put it back. Matthew sat there and clapped. He lite up when he saw your picture. Stan's Sister had the Twins. Wow on New Years Eve in the Afternoon. We will be bye to visit you again soon.

Kim

January 1, 2005

Hey babe,

Well it is after 1:30 A.M. I got home from Becky's at exactly midnight just to pull up to see Kenny running up and down the street with no clothes on and banging on pots and pans. Still not as interesting as last year, although I guess if I went over to Ryan's house, it probably would get interesting since there are about forty people in their front yard right now. I blew on your party horn you got from Shannon's house last year and then put it back into your jacket before I opened the front door to our house. Someone was lighting off mortar size fireworks in the middle of the street. You know I had to look the other way and close my eyes and ears. No permits for them! I did watch the Harbors though on the television. I felt your presence with me. It was extremely comforting yet sad.

You will not hear me say "Happy New Year" to you. I can't even say it to myself. So much is coming up with your situation and that is not going to make this year "happy". It is only going to rekindle memories of the horrible past several months that I have had to live without you. I will be starting off this year and month by being face to face with the man who took your life. How can any of that be "happy".

Yesterday while visiting you at the cemetery, I got to meet Carrie and Rhea that were in the car accident you handled several days prior to your accident. Such wonderful young ladies who really have taken your death to heart. They were truly grateful for the way you handled their accident and made them feel. You really must be able to read my mind because I always wondered who they were and if I would ever meet them. Thank you for arranging that meeting. Meeting them made my day brighter. I also had dinner with my parents, Mark, Mary, little Debi, Becky, Mrs. Marylee, Mr. Leo and Lee. Got steak and beat my brother at a game of pool. Couldn't have done it without ya Snookums. Thanks.

Well I guess I better get off of here and try to sleep through the loud music and fireworks. I know you are watching all that is going on and laughing your head off at all them drunks. You would have been right over there with them :) I think Larry shot off the shotgun. Sounds like someone else I know????? Wonder if the cops came. If not, I am sure they will be before dawn.

Sleep tight my love and remember I love you more than anything in the whole wide world.

Love ya,
Jenn

Jennifer Aaron
Wife of Ofc. Duke G. Aaron, III

January 1, 2005

Jenn- I just wanted to thank you for reaching out to my sister, Sara. She has mentioned you in our conversations and knowing that you are walking beside her in your tragedies is horrible, but it helps her to have someone to talk to that really knows how she is feeling and that she is ok, she is not going crazy. As you know, family can only do so much, we just can never fully understand what she is actually feeling. As I have read some of your reflections of Duke I know you love him with all your heart, and he sounds like he was a really fun person to be around. That was Brandy too. We miss him terribly and my heart breaks for my little sister and my nephews. I wish I could take this away for everyone that I have met or talked to through this, including you and all the other survivors. I just wanted to thank you for your kindness. I am so sorry you met my sister this way. Take good care of yourself and I hope to meet you in May at the National Memorial.

Missy Pierce

Missy Pierce
Brandy Winfield's Sister-in-law

December 29, 2004

Hey my Snookums,

Last night I took the little fat crunchy Christmas tree down and kicked it to the curb. If it were a test to keep it alive, I definitely would have failed. I never seen a tree so dried up! Okay, I made it through Christmas as best as I could. No pictures were taken of me so I don’t have any proof that any of it existed. Christmas Eve I had breakfast with Brittney and Hannah and they asked that I put your name on their cards this year as usual. I loved writing “Love, Uncle Duke and Aunt Jenn”. We thought Hannah broke her toe last Thursday night. At least the doctors couldn’t see anything from the x-ray. She takes after you with all her accidents, but I think she now has you beat. You didn’t have any broken bones like her. I then went with my dad and the crew Christmas Evening. Jarrod and his mom came over Christmas Day for a few minutes and he and Ryan, Terry and Shawn went to visit you at the cemetery. I got to see Rick, Sharon and the boys before they left for the day. I ate lots of turkey and mashed potatoes for you at Ms. Lorraine’s. The only thing I didn’t have nor did anyone make was rolls. Sandy and the kids were there. Jeff had to work 3-11. You know how that goes! We then went back to my moms and Mr. Phil’s to let little Debi open up her stuff there. I wore the first necklace you ever gave me which was on Christmas Day 1994. You gave me Snuggles the bear with the necklace as well. I was at a loss for words Christmas Day and didn’t know exactly what to say to you at the cemetery. I dared not tell you Merry Christmas the entire day because there was no merry going on around here. I am however so glad you answered my request and came home for Christmas in my dreams. It is rare that I dream of you, but you came to me for Christmas and that was the best present ever.

Sunday I went with my mom and Mr. Phil to shop. I got some train garden stuff, but I don’t know why. My mom says my heart beats for two and I now think for two. You have the upper hand over me now and my mom reminds me of that all the time. She says that is why I am as strong as I am. If that is so, I guess I got the train garden stuff because you want me to one day put it up again. It is a little strange how in the six years we had a train garden, we joked how we never had a fire department or a police department and this year, I found both at another time that Sharon and I went out. There was also a Jenny’s Café. You know how I would always talk about opening up a flower shop with a café in it since I have a passion for both. I also talked to Kevin while I was out. He told me to keep an eye out for jobs up here because they may consider moving home. I would love to see Kevin and Mary come home. New Year’s Eve is almost here. I have been wearing your jacket and in the pocket is your party horn from Shannon’s house last year. It is falling apart, but I just can’t throw it away. I guess there will be no free entertainment in our front yard this year. I am the only Jen left on the block. Gosh there must have been four or five of us there that night. Jarrod and Ryan laugh at how you suggested, “everyone just take their own Jen’s home”. I plan on being in bed before midnight to get the year over with quick, but Kevin and Mary plan on waking me up. My mom wants to do dinner again this year like we did last year and Becky said she would come with me. I am going over her house early to see her tree and the cats.

Yesterday I was looking at the picture with you holding little Matt at Christmas last year. You looked so comfortable holding him. He has grown so much. When I touched you, I got that tingling butterfly in me like always. It is a shame that he and little Debi both will never remember you except in pictures. It is a shame your new niece or nephew will never know you at all, but I promise I will tell all three of them about you and they will feel as if they have known you all their lives. You are a part of their lives as much as I am.

Continue to keep me strong. Conferences and trials are coming up as early as next month. We will fight hard for you. You have a lot of support on your side. Sharon has told me that the roadside memorial is loaded with flowers. It just goes to show how much people care about you and haven’t forgotten about you. You have touched many lives, but I know you don’t understand why. To all of us left here without you, we know why. I will get to see the roadside memorial on Thursday when I go down there to catch up with PJ.

I love you with all my heart and soul,
Jenn

Jennifer Aaron
Wife of Ofc. Duke G. Aaron, III

December 28, 2004

Merry Christmas Duke! It's me Rhea. I know that you know who it is because you probably hear Carrie and I talk about you all the time. Everytime we drive by the memorial on Route 50, we always honk the horn like we're crazy, and you probably think we are too, but oh well, we miss you! We wish you could be here physically, but since you can't, please watch over us and make sure we are safe. OH YEAH, MY FRIEND JOSH VACEK PASSED AWAY LAST WEEK IN A CAR ACCIDENT TOO, WHICH I'M SURE YOU KNOW ALREADY, BUT COULD YOU GIVE HIM A HUG FOR ME AND TELL HIM THAT WE MISS HIM TOO. THANKS!

Rhea Morgan

December 27, 2004

Merry Christmas my friend. It surely is not the same with you not here. I had a few beers for you the other day during our christmas party. I cooked up some pretty good vittles, and I know you would have enjoyed them. I hope all is going well up there. Rest well my friend, until we meet again.

Stan

December 25, 2004

"To My Husband at Christmas
Love Has Made Our House A Home"

It's love that makes
a house a home
and keeps a marriage strong,

It's love that adds
to happy days
and helps when things go wrong...

And it's love that puts the season's joy
within the hearts and lives
of warm and caring husbands-
and their proud and grateful wives!

Merry Christmas
to the wonderful man
who fills my heart
with so much love.

-American Greetings Cards

Snookums,

I am at a loss for words right now and don't know what to say except that this card was the one you were supposed to get this year. I bought it last year and found it in my card box while I was writing out my several Christmas cards to friends and family. I will keep the "naughty" card a secret like we always would and will cherish both cards forever. My heart is yours forever and ever. Sleep tight my love.

Love always and forever,
Jenn

Jennifer Aaron
Wife of Ofc. Duke G. Aaron, III

December 25, 2004

A special thank you to Jenn Aaron for visiting our school! We all love her and have been touched by her courage and her words of hope for all the kids! She is a rare find! Jenn, you have no idea how many kids' lives you have touched. It is so true that one person can make such a big difference to the lives of many! God bless you, Jenn! Please visit us again! And Officer Duke Aaron, please continue to protect us all!

St.Elizabeth School
St.Elizabeth School

December 24, 2004

Oh babe, yesterday was really rough all day long, but last night was the worst. I didn’t get to meet up with Jaime and little Kevin because I got lost somewhere in Howard County for almost two hours and finally came home. I was a mess driving and crying about everything from missing you to some stuff that has been going one with other people to just getting lost and not having my cell phone on me to call anyone because I took your truck. Traffic was terrible on top of that and it was dark. Jaime was scared that something happened and called Kim and Stan to try to track me down. Shannon even tried to get in touch with me. I had everyone worried and I didn’t mean to. Typical me to not have my phone when I really needed it. My mom, Jaime, and my dad wanted to come over to calm me down, but my brother and Mary just happened to be in the neighborhood and came by to drag me to the mall and Wal-Mart. He also took me to Starbucks and treated me to a mocha. I hadn’t gotten little Debi anything for Christmas so I asked them both to help me pick out some stuff for her. You and I got her a Disney Princess tent and sleeping bag, a pink Tiara and a pink phone. She is all hooked up!

My guys at work gave me a Starbucks gift certificate and Carson’s mom made homemade chocolates as well. I asked Jack if I could wait until Christmas morning to open up his present so that I would have something under the tree to open. I dread Christmas morning and just hope the entire day goes by really quick. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. I know we would have been opening our presents after dinner because you had to work Christmas morning. I remember our first Christmas married you had to work 3-11 and you were so sick that day. We kept getting bugged by the phone while we were trying to open up our gifts and you had to rush over to your grandparents before work, which cut our time short. After that year, we took time for ourselves and didn’t care how long it took to get out of bed and open our presents. We were in our own little world. We would come down stairs, turn the tree lights on, put the Christmas music on, get the camcorder and camera and call the animals over. We would give Amber and the cats their stuff first and then it was your turn. I would give you the presents from Amber and the cats first and then the presents that were from Santa and I came next. You always tried to guess what was in the packages and that was funny. Then it was my turn. I was always impressed how much you paid attention to what I wanted through the year since you always joked about your memory loss. You treated me so wonderful, but that is how you were through out our entire relationship. You were my Prince Charming and made all my dreams come true. There was not one that you didn’t make come true for me and if you weren’t taken from me, I am sure you would have made stuff beyond my wildest imagination possible. You are supposed to be here with me Duke and we are supposed to open presents together and go camera and camcorder happy. I will never understand why any of this happened to you or to us.

I started talking to Sara in Ohio whose husband was killed a little over two months ago. Lorrie and Sara are great to talk to yet it is so sad that I had to meet them this way. Sara is my age and her husband Brady is your age. I am going to call Lorrie tonight to see if she is all set for Christmas and see if she needs anything. Through my conversations with both Lorrie and Sara, we have all been able to find some humor while talking about our experiences. I know you were with me last Friday night when I was watching the Blue Collar Comedy on television. The topic of all things was about funerals. I could hear you laughing at it and that made me laugh. The only television show I have not been able to watch yet is Reno 911. I am going to pick up the girls tomorrow for breakfast and then go with my dad. I have to go to the mall today to finish up some last minute shopping, but I am not really wanting to do anything but go home. Thanks to my brother and Mary for making me go out last night because I was ready to give up on everything and call it quits. I still haven’t wrapped anything yet. Hope people like shopping bags because it seems like that is what it is going to be unless I get motivated to wrap.

Continue to keep me strong Snookums and just get me through Christmas and the next week. I just want this year over with quick. Unfortunately more holidays and anniversaries are in the horizon and gosh I don’t want to even go there yet with how I am going to feel. A lot of people say that time heals. I feel that life is at a stand still right now. I can’t see the bright side yet I hope one day to be able to. I know with your support, I will.

Love you,
Jenn

Jennifer Aaron
Wife of Ofc. Duke G. Aaron, III

December 23, 2004